As PCMag's resident data journalist, I practically live in Microsoft Excel. I've learned that it's capable of far more than I ...

Excel remains popular in business for its familiar interface, data tools, and broad feature set. Open-source alternatives like LibreOffice Calc and Gnumeric offer compatibility with Excel files.

You work with data. You need spreadsheets that can handle analysis. But Excel costs money. Maybe you can’t afford it. Maybe you just don’t want another subscription. The good news? Free alternatives ...